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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-12-13, Page 1
Established J 873 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 13th, 1945Subscription, $2.00 per year Single Copy, .£> cents T §pvapty»Thiird Year Crediton Society Elects Officers The annual meeting of the Ladies’ Aid and Woman’s Mission ary 'Society of the Evangelical Church was held at the parsonage’ on Thursday evening, December 6. The home was beautifully decorat ed with lighted candles, evergreens and a Christmas tree. Mrs. C. Haist presided for the devotional period which was opened with a prelude of Christmas Carols played by Mrs. E. Fahrner, followed by a Medita tion and Prayer by Mrs. C. Haist. The hymn, “It Came Upon a Mid night Clear,” was sung and Mrs. A. Amy offered prayer for the Mission aries. Mrs. C. .Haist and Mrs. M. E. Reuber conducted a discussion on the position of the W.M.S, in World Relationship and urged support of the United Nations ‘Charter as a means to World Peace. Mrs. M. E. Reuber took charge of the election of officers and reports were given by Mrs.' H. M. Faist, Treasurer of the Ladies Aid, giving a balance on hand of $272.47 and Mrs. F. W. Morlock, treasurer of the W.M.S., reported total amount raised for Missions to be $187.77. The follow ing slate of officers was read by Mrs. Albert Gaiser and adopted: Honorary president, Mrs. M. E, Reuber; president, Mrs. Albert Gaiser; 1st vice-pres., Mrs, 0. Haist; 2nd vice-pres., Mrs., H. M. Faist; recording sec’y, Mrs. Arthur Gaiser; treasurer Ladies’ Aid, Mrs. Lome Morlock; treasurer W.M.S., Mrs. F. W. Morlock; corresponding sec'y, Mrs. H. K. Eilber; pianist, Mrs. E. Fa'hrner; ass’t pianist, Mrs. Ed. Finkbeiner; Mission Band Ad visor, Mrs. Ross Krueger; sec’y of Good Cheer committee, Mrs. R, Gaiser; sec’y Tithing committee, Mrs. Wes. Wein; sec’y Temperance committee, Mrs. A. Gaiser; sec’y Literature committee, Mrs. ,A. Wein; sec’y Prayer League, Mrs. G. E. Faist; convenor, Social com mittee, Mrs. H. Schenk; convenor of Work committee and Red Gross representative, Mrs, 0. Green; Over Objective The Salvation Army Home Front Appeal for this district has how closed, the final results are now in and are as follows:- total receipts for the fund, $1904.62; total, ex penses $46.30; net total $1858.32, The above amount has been remit- ed to .National Headquarters, Of this amount Exeter raised $500,83. The objective for the district was set at $16010.00 and as the above amount is .-considerably above the objective it speaks very highly for the generous way in which the pub lic have shown their appreciation for this most worthy cause. For this splendid support we wish to express our sincere thanks to all. Also we wish to express our sincere thanks for the splendid co-opera tion of all the chairmen and com mittees who have given so freely of their time* and put so much en ergetic effort into this campaign. E. C, Chamberlain, Treasurer. Fred S. Savauge, Chairman. Property Transfer Mr. Wim. Sanders has disposed of his farm, lot 21, con 3, Stephen township to Mtr. Frank King, of Exeter and as part of the agree ment Mr. Sanders gets possession of Mr. King’s residence in Exeter. Possession will be given in the spring when Mr. Sanders will ’ hold an auction sale and with Mrs. Sanders and son, Norman will move into town. Large Crowd at School Concert The annual Christinas entertain ment by the pupils of the Exeter public school was held in the arena Friday evening of last week and 'proved to be a most successful af fair, AR available space was occu pied and many stood throughout the program. The principal, Claude Blowes, acted as chairman. The musical director, L. Wein, presided at the piano. The musical numbers were splendid and judging from the dialogues the public school has some budding young actors and act resses. The primary gave three num bers, “Hanging the 'Stocking,” “Lollipops” and a dialogue, “The Christmas Tree.” Room 2 gave a pantomine, “Three Little Pigs”; Room three sang three choruses, “Wedding of the Painted Doll,” “One Umbrella Built for Two,” “Welcome Christmas Time” and a duett, “Sunbonnet Sally and Overall Jim;” Room four gave two dia logues, two choruses and an exhibi tion of rope skipping. The dialogues were, “Wanted, a Housekeeper,” “The Christmas Concert;” the chor uses, “O Mother Where’s the Jam,” “The Sewing Circle”; Room five sang two choruses, “Hear the Sleigh- Bells Jingle,” and “Fling Wide the Gates;” and two dialogues, “The Quack” and, “A Domestic Wanted.” Main Street S/S. Elects New Officers The annual meeting of the Main St. United Church Sunday School was held on MQUdW evening in the primary room of t® 'Sunday School with Mr. W, C. prearee presiding over the business' period in which reports were received from the sev eral departments of the School. A discussion on visual education in the Sunday School was held and it was decided to make more use of the lantern than previously; to se cure some new hymn slides and also to purchase some flannelgrams such as were used by Mr, Lucas, of Lon don, in his recent visit to Exeter, an increase in attendance in recent weeks, particularly in the Young People’s department was noted. Fina 1 plans were made for the Sunday School concert to be held December 21. The election of officers resulted as follows; Honorary Superinten dent, B. W, F, Beavers; Supt., W. C. Pearce; Assistants, B. W, Tuck- ey, Frank Wildfong; Sec., C. Aid worth; Assistants, A. J. Sweitzer, Glen McKnight; Treas., A. J. Sweitzer; Assistant, Claude Blowes, Pianists , Mrs, Snell, Mrs. McLean, Mrs. Balkwill; Lantern Operators, Ross Tuckey, .Bill Tuckey; Home Department Bupt., Mrs. Roy Web ber; Cradle Roll Supt., Mrs. Glen McKnight; Primary Department Supt,, Mi'S. Arthur Frayne. Returned Missionary At Union Service Rev. B, S. Smillie, a returned mis sionary from India where for twenty years he was principal pt the Rasalpara boys’ vocational school, gave a very interesting mis sionary address to the union con gregations of Main Street and James Street. United churches on Sunday evening. He told of the In fluence of Christian missions in a land of 400 million people. One of the graduates of their school' be came one of the leading men in India. Mr, Smillie is a former Hen- sall boy and he and Mr. Irwin were chums at Knox college, Toronto, graduating in 1914, At the Y.P. meeting following the evening serv ice Mr. Smillie spoke of the politi cal situation in India and told of some of the customs. Huron Organizes a Crop Improvement Association Xmas Theatre Party Arrangements are being made to hold a theatre 'party fox' the pupils of Exeter public school and the schools surrounding Exeter on Sat urday, December 22. Members of the Canadian Legion and of the Exeter Lions are sponsoring the party. Magazine and Membership, Mrs. Jos. Finkbeiner; Parsonage com mittee, Mrs. C. Haist; Transporta tion, Mrs. H. Beaver; Auditors, Mrs. H. Young and Mrs. F. Brown. An exchange of gifts was enjoyed and Santa -Claus appeared with a treat for each member. Lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. C. M. Green, Mrs. H. Schenk and Mrs. H. K. Eilber. Mrs. Wes. Wein ex pressed appreciation to the Hostess and the Program Committee. Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. John Peart, who celebrated their 60 th wedding anniversary on Sun day, Dec. 9th, quietly at their home on Carling street with their two daughters, Mrs. Norman Passm'ore and Miss Della, also Mrs. Peart’s sister-in-law, Mrs. R. Skinner and her niece, Mrs. Frank King, The Fairfield Farm Forum met Monday evening at the home of'1 Murray Elliott with 11 present. The" next meeting will be held at the home of .Melvin King on December 17th. It is hoped for a larger at tendance. Store open all day Wed., Dec. 19—-Evenin gs commencing Thurs., Dec. 20 until Xmas Ladies’ and Misses’ Dresses New shipments just arrived at popular prices. Special figured rayon dresses, a real value this week at $3.95 each Ladies’ and Misses’ Blouses Long sleeves, in spun rayon, popular shades, sizes 12 to 20, just arrived for the holiday trade at $3.50 arid $3.95 each FOR LADIES AND GIRLS— We have a large stock of Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Skirts, Neck Scarves, etc. FOR MEN AND BOYS— Ties, Braces, Gloves, Garters, Handkerchiefs, Hats, Suits, etc. TABLE CLOTHS ‘ White ground, bright colors, Joseph G. Davis is Y Transferred to Kincardine (The Tara Leader)' The many friends of the popular manager of the local branch of the Bank of Montreal, Mr. Jos. G- Davis will regret to hear of his ^transfer to Kincardine where he 'will succeed R. H. MagWood, who .goes to Woodstock, but at the ''same time will extend sincere con gratulations to him on his appoint ment to this important position. Mr. Davis came here from Wil liamsburg about 4 years ago and has proved himself a most efficient and capable official and has un doubtedly won ’the confidence and esteem of the many customers of the bank. He ,has taken an active interest in the’life of the commun ity. .At the present time he is MastevUof Mapl^^af,..Lodge, A..F. & A.M., was 'also A valuable mem ber of the local Bowling Club and took a deep interest in the game, taking part in many tournaments throughout the district during the summer months. Mrs. Davis will also be missed in a number of organizations in the village. She has been a faithful member of the Red Cross Society and also took an active interest in 'the various organizations connect ed with the United 'Church. Her departure will interrupt many friendships formed during her res idence in the village. Mr. Davis will be succeeded here by Mr. E.. A. Powell from Wales in Eastern Ontario. The date of the transfer has not yet been announ ced. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are former residents of Exeter. Friends Honor Pte. Gordon Bieb er A very enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs Ed. 'Stire to honor Pte- Gordon Bieber, who recently returned from overseas. The evening was spent in games and music after which Gordon was .presented with a wrist watch and a sum of money. Fol lowing is the address. Dear Gordon; We, your relatives and a num ber of friends have gathered to give expressions to our joy in hav ing you return safely to your home_ after serving in the King’s army for a period of four years. We are glad, indeed, that your life has been spared and that you have fullv recovered from .the wounds you received in battle and that you are once again in the company of loved ones. It goes without saying that we and youi* parents had anx ious moments while you were .gone knowing not what fate might fail to your lot. And now we all hope you soon’will receive your honor able discharge to show that you were a good soldier and a true gentleman. We ask you to accent this gift as a token of our love ana esteem and may the future days hold only the best things in store for vou, —Signed on 'behalf of your rela tives and friends. I BED SHEETS A very fine cotton, no dressing — size 72’ x 99” — a few dozen left on sale at $1.95 each Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ At greatly reduced prices—A splendid Christmas gift. House make very suitable gifts. We have a very nice assortment for Ladies., Men and Children. H Men’s Overcoats Brown or Grey Fleece Overcoats. A very good assortment in sizes 36 to 44. Also a few sizes in Grey Tweecls. Ladies’ Chenille HOUSE-COATS at $7.50 each Girls’ and Misses’ in same quality 8 to 14 years at $5.75 each Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday CRANBERRY SAUCE Requires one coupon, 16 oz. jars, each 33c AYLMER VEGETABLE ■Special value ................. GRAPENUT FLAKES Large economy size, 12 NEILSON’S COCOA Yz lb. tin soup ............. 2 tins 17c 2 pkgs. 25c 1 lb. tin .........29c SHELLED ALMONDS OR FILBERTS New crop, splendid value ....... 4 oz. 25c MIXED NUTS (in the shell) Good mixture, no peanuts ....... per lb. 49c U.S. NO. 1 POTATOES Grown in Mich., peck 49c, 100 lbs. $3.00 BUDDED WALNUTS IN SHELL Each nut is stamped ............... per lb. 59c Your Superior Store I James St. Choir Leader is Honored At the conclusion of choir prac tice in James -St. United Church Thursday evening of last week a social hour was held when the or ganist and choir leader, Mrs. Pearl Murdoch, was made the recipient of an address and an electric table lamp. Mrs. Murdoch has resigned her position and leaves at the end of the year to join her husband in Hamilton. An address was read by Miss Helen Penhale and the pre sentation was made by Miss Mar garet Melville. Mrs. Murdoch ex pressed her appreciation of the gift and of her pleasant associations With the choir. Lunch was served at the close. The address was as follows: Dear Pearl: As usual we are gathered here on a Thursday night, but for us it is not a usual choir practice, as we know you are leaving us at the end of the month. You have not only been our e£- ticient organist and choir leader for the past year and one-half, but forborne time before that as a mem ber of the choir you were always willing to help in solo work, which meant a great deal to the work of the choir. It has been said, “Of all the actions of a man’s iife his mar riage does least concern other peo ple, yet of all actions of our life, ’tis most middled with by ether people.” However, we will not meddle with yours and try1 to keep you here. "We are going to miss you very much, and are losing one of our gifted musicians, but we know Wherever you may go you Will be able to make Use of your musical talent and others will be the richer for it. As a remembrance from us, we wish you to accept this table lamp and hope it will remind you in the days to come of your pleasant as sociations with US. (Signed)—‘James St, Choir, president, E. Lindcnfleid, Secretary, Helen ROWO. Hodgert-Kestle A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Calvary United Church par sonage, London, at 12 o’clock noon on Saturday, December Sth, by Rev. Duncan McTavish, when Janet Evaline, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hodgert, became the bride of Victor Kestle, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. T. Trevethick, of Crediton, Ont. The bride was charming in a dressmaker suit of dusky blue, fuschia blouse and gloves, black accessories and a cor sage of Better Time Roses, topped with a muskrat coat for travelling. The bride’s attendant, Gertrude Stewart, o£ Owen Sound, wore a brown suit, gold accessories and a corsage of yellow and bronze mums. The groom’s attendant was Mr. Nathan Sambrook of Toronto. Din ner was served after the ceremony, to the wedding 'party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hodgert, London, brother of the bride. The dining room was decorated in pink and white, centred by a three-tiered cake in candle light. .The waitress es were Lillian and Jean Hodgert, nieces of the bride. The bride and groom left by train foi’ a honey moon in Toronto. On their return the happy couple will reside in Exeter where Mr. Kestle is em ployed with Canadian Danners. New GO. Buys Home The Centralia Airport No. 1 Air crew Conditioning Unit just recent ly .converted into No. 1 Flying and Training School, also has a new command. Group Captain N. S. A. Anderson, A.F.C., succeeded Wing Commander C. W. Burgess, D.F.C.,' on the 8th of the past month. Group 'Captain Anderson, a grad uate from the Arts ’37 Coui’se of University of Western Ontario in London, chose the Airforce as a career, and immediately upon .grad uation joined the R.C.A.F., and was commissioned the same year. At the Declaration of War he was at tached to a Squadron in St. Johns and Halifax, and proceeded over seas in 1943. Since that time he has commanded (North Battleford and Hagersville Stations. Having just completed a Post Graduate course at Trenton, as Commanding Officer of the local Port he is setting up and putting into operation a pro gram which will enable future pilots of Canada to receive the best of .raining and the latest in flying. Group Captain Anderson is a son of Mrs. Anderson and the late Dr. D. A, Anderson, of, Exeter. Having purchased the residence of the late Hilliary Horton he will reside in Exdter 'with his Wife, Dorothy Jean and bls two children, David Mal colm and Richard Olive, The citiz ens of Exeter wish he and family the best and welcome them to Exeter. Send The Times-Advocato to your friends as a Christmas gift, Presentation is Made To Bride-Elect A very .pleasant evening was spent on Tuesday, December 11 at the home of Mi's. Wm. Bell, Kippen in honour of Miss Marion Wilson, bride-elect. The evening was spent in playing. Court Whist. The first prize went to Mrs. M. Cooper, sec ond to Mrs. W. McLean, consolation to Mrs. Ross Broadfoot. A special feature of the evening was a Negro Mock Wedding. The bride who took the humorous vows was Mrs. W. McLean, The groom who was baff led as to what was going on was Mrs, Joe McLellan. The attractive bridesmaid was Mi's. Bobbie Mac Gregor, the bashful groomsman, Miss Beatrice Cooper. The very dig nified Reverend was Mrs. Wm. Kyle, he wedding music was played by Mrs. .Ross Broadfoot. After the ceremony the briday party had a square dance with Mrs. H. Mac Gregor calling off, " Miss Wilson was then addressed and Mrs. Ernie Ghipchase presented her with Duncan Fife coffee table. The bride-elect replied is a few well chosen words. A dainty lunch was served and after 12 a.m, “Happy Birthday” was sung to the bride whose birthday was Wednesday, December 12. Followng is the address. Dear Marion: You can see we all are here be cause we’ve heard the news that Marion Wilson is getting hitched to a guy named Doug Andrews. This sure has been a busy month with showers and weddings too. We "go to one most every night, what are our girls coming to? They’re on, their way toana^R«. J.ik~e- ours to he .their faithful wives" To pots and pans and kitchen stoves and food a man devours. So Marion we ask you here to please accept our gift, It brings so many wishes dear for a life of happiness. M rs. Th eresa Sweet Dies Mrs. Theresa Helen Sweet, who for the greater part of her life was a well-known resident of Exeter, died .Sunday in St. Joseph’s Hospit al, London, from injuries she sus tained in an accident on October 17, She was in her 89 th year. Mrs. Sweet, whose maiden name was Theresa Helen Tom, was born on the 2nd concession of Usborne township, daughter of the late Janies Tom. She was united in. mar riage with the late Dr. William Sweet, a veterinary surgeon, who was well known throughout, the district and who passed away a little over twenty years ago. With the exception of a few years spent in Shelbyville, Mich,, they resided in Exeter. She was a member of the James Street United Church. A few weeks ago Mrs. Sweet sold her res idence on the corner of John and Andrew streets to Mr. Richard Welsh and with her only daughter, Mrs. Flossie Reid, she moved to London to reside with her grand daughter, Mrs. Elwood Thomas, 734 Nelson street. She Suffered a falil at the home and fractured her hip and was removed to the hospit al. Besides her daughter and grand daughter a great granddaughter survives. Also she is survived by her only brother, Senator Frank Tom, of Toledo, Ohio. The late John Elgin Tom, public school in spector for many years, was also a brother. The funeral Tuesday after noon was held from E. R. Hopper’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. A. B. Irwin officiating. The bearers were Dr. Steiner, J. H. Jones, N. Ogden, Frank Taylor, Jas. Grieve and 'Clinton Sweet, Sixteen Inches Snowfall After two weeks of grand weath er, winter has settled in in a hurry and with a vengeance. Monday evening snow began to fall and on Tuesday morning citizens awoke to find from fourteen to sixteen inches of snow covering the ground. Trees and shrubs were (loaded and pres ented a beautiful sight as they glistened in the sun. Motor traffic was Slowed Up but not halted. Farm Forum Organized A farm forum to be known as No. i Roy’s was organized Monday evening at the homo of Mrs. E. Hooking. About 25 persons were present. Election of officers was held with Mr, Andrew Christie as president. A social time was enjoy ed. “This is by far the best' organize Hop. meeting I have attended this year,” said John D. MeLeocl, seer©'’ tary of the Ontario Crop Improve ment Association, at the end of a meeting held in the Department of Agriculture office at Clinton Friday afternoon of last week to organize a Crop Improvement Association ixj, Huron county, Until Friday Huron was one of two counties in Ontario in which crop improvement work was not organized. As a result of abtion taken at the meeting, under the ! leadership of John Armstrong of Londesboro, the other county now enjoys alone the doubtful distinc tion. Forty-nine Huron county farmers attended the meeting and voted un animously to organize. A nominat ing committee consisting of Bert Lobb, Harry Sturdy, Alex Alexand- er, Hugh Berry, and William Oes- treicher drew up a slate of 16 direc tors, each representing a munici pality; the directors will choose from among their own numbei' the first president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer of the now or ganization. Explaining the purpose of the Crop Improvement Association, Mr. McLeod told the gathering that it provides the necessary connecting link between the research man in his laboratory or office, and the practical man on the farm. For ex ample, he said, the association takes on the task of doing farm tests of new seed varieties develop ed at the Ontario Agricultural Col lege. Ultimate Basis of Life The ultimate basis of all life, said Mr. McLeod, whether human or animal, rests on the production of crops. Improvement of any farm, product, he pointed out, whether meat, milk, or eggs, must depend ultimately on improvement of the crops which provide animal feed, as well as of crops such as wheat and vegetables, grown for direct human consumption. Among the projects undertaken by th© Crop Improvement Associa tion, said Mr. McLeod, are pasture improvement plots, 500-busliel •po tato -clubs, seed fairs, and grain variety. tQsts.;, .... , . , Andrew McTavish, a director of the Ontario Association, said at the meeting that a successful livestock program had to be based on a sound and economical field crop program. One of the aims of the Crop Im provement Association, he said, is a higher yield per acre of field crops, in order to get economical and more profitable production. Through the association, farmers have a chance to study their 'prob lems, and arrange the tests and re search needed to find the answers they want. An urgent problem in •this part of the province, he added is weed control—a matter which, he said, can be taken up through the O.C.I.A. The lodging of oats is another problem which needs to be tackled by the association, said Alex M. Stewart, president of the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association, and a past president of the O.C.I.A., Mr. Stewart also predicted a great fu ture in this area for the growing of corn; he stressed the value of us ing registered seed, and the need for a good seed-cleaning plant. Seed Fairs Have Helped Wherever the O.C.I.A. have spon sored a seed fair, Mr. Stewart corn* mented, it has been possible to see in the community concerned an increase of community spirit and. a better distribution of good seed in the district. Discussing the problem of weed control, Mr. McLeod said that a weak point in the weed control work has been the method of ap pointing weed inspectors; Mr. Mc Leod considered that one inspector should be made responsible foi' a wider area. One competent inspect or, he suggested, might be appoint ed for each county, instead Of, as now, one tor each township. The result, he pointed out, would be to reduce greatly the mileage Of boun dary lines between weed control jurisdictions. The first hoard of directors for the Huron Crop Improvement As sociation, as chosen at Friday’s meeting, consists of Samuel Alton, Ashfield; Harold Gaunt, West Wa- wanosh; H. Sturdy, East Wawa- nosh; Harvey Timms, Turnberry; John Winters, Howick; William Turnbull, Grey; Richard Proctor, Morris; E. Snell, Hullett; Elmer Robertson, Coiborne; Alvin Bettles, Goderich township; James Macin tosh, Tlickersmith; -Steve Murray, MeKillip; Harty ■Strang, Usborne; Alliii Walper, Stephen; William Dougall, Hay; John Armstrong, Stanley. Saildr and Bride Home Telegraphist A. Graham Ball and his wife, who have Jmen at Halifax and Sydney, N.S., are visiting at the home of th© former's parents, Mt, And Mrs. I’hos. Bell, of Elimvillm Graham has been on Convoy duty on the Atlantis Ocean and lb on a month’s leave before teturhlhg to Esquimau, B.O., to continue with the R.C.N. for the balance of Ilia seven year term, t